Welcome to High Halstow

High Halstow is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the Hoo Peninsula, which is a narrow strip of land that separates the estuaries of the Rivers Thames and Medway. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in High Halstow is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful stained glass window that was installed in the 19th century. Another historic building in the village is the Old Rectory, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. High Halstow also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Three Crutches, which serves traditional English food and drinks.

High Halstow is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near the North Kent Marshes, which is a nature reserve that is home to a variety of bird species, including the rare marsh harrier. The Hoo Peninsula is also known for its orchards and vineyards, and visitors can enjoy locally produced cider and wine. Overall, High Halstow is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

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High Halstow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Stangroom	Harrison Drive High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8TF 01634251098 School Website
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School And The Marlborough Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Mclean	Pottery Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Kent ME3 9BS 1634338040 School Website
The Hundred Of Hoo Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett	Main Road Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9HH 01634251443 School Website
Chattenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie North	Chattenden Lane Chattenden Rochester Kent ME3 8LF 01634250861 School Website
Cliffe Woods Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Connolly	View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 01634220822 School Website
City Of Rochester School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alicja Emmett	Bradbury House View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 1634570706 School Website
St Helens Church Of England Primary School Cliffe Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Jarvis	Church Street Cliffe Rochester Kent ME3 7PU 01634220246 School Website
St Marys Island Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Easton	Island Way West St Marys Island Chatham Kent ME4 3ST 01634891050 School Website
Stoke Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lorna Rimmer	Allhallows Road Lower Stoke Rochester Kent ME3 9SL 01634270428 School Website
Wainscott Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Monique Harlin	Wainscott Road Wainscott Rochester Kent ME2 4JX 1634332550 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.30 Miles

Higham School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ 4.36 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 4.52 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 4.72 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 5.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Dux Court, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8RZ 1.00 Miles
Hoo Cab Co Ltd 01634 251234 24 Church Street, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9AL 2.11 Miles
Medway Executive Cars 07834 049324 113 View Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UQ 2.72 Miles
The Kent Limousine Association 01634 220223 Cooling Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7RY 2.83 Miles
Ace Taxis 01634 720500 Medway Enterprise Centre, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY 4.07 Miles
Cnc Taxis 01634 302010 12 Arden Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HG 4.20 Miles
Express Travel 01634 818181 4A Westcourt Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5RD 4.22 Miles
Gillingham Taxis 01634 420019 Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.35 Miles
Chauffeured-In-Style 01634 720055 Unit 6 Riverside, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP 4.41 Miles
Club Taxis 01634 305080 85 Livingstone Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2EJ 4.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Recreation Hall 01634 250142	High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SF
St. Werburgh Med.Practice 01634 250523	St.Werburgh Med.Practice 98 Bells Lane Hoo St. Werburgh Rochester,Kent ME3 9HU
The Elms Medical Centre 01634 250142	The Elms Medical Centre Tilley Close,Main Rd,Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9AE
Cliffe Surgery 01634 220203	Millcroft Road Cliffe Rochester Kent ME3 7QN
Medway Peninsula Primary Care Network 01634 949300	Parkside Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8HX

Local Stores

Hoo
11-13 Main Road
Hoo
Rochester
Kent
ME3 9AA
01634 250347
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR Hoo
11 - 17 Church Street
Hoo
ME3 9AH
01634 250131
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - High Halstow Surgery
Christmas Lane High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SW 01634 255155 Highhalstowinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 0.67 miles

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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 3.93 miles
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Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 4.54 miles

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Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 4.84 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 4.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 5.73 miles

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Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 6.25 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 6.82 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 7.25 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 8.04 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 8.24 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

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